Company Overview

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for over 25 years. The company creates innovative experiences that simplify moving money, selling, and shopping. PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets, and operates a global, two‑sided network that connects merchants and consumers with secure payment solutions. PayPal’s core values are Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness.

Position Summary

The Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis works closely with UK business leaders and global finance teams. Key responsibilities include forecasting, budgeting, month‑end closing, financial/deal modeling, performance measurement, reporting, and analysis.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support planning and forecasting processes.
• Review business performance on weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadences; collaborate with stakeholders to gather inputs and summarize insights.
• Produce executive‑level presentations.
• Work closely with finance and technical teams to drive process and system improvements.
• Facilitate discussions with stakeholders, manage expectations, and collaborate cross‑functionally.
• Consult with finance leads to review and discuss key issues, risks, and dependencies for assigned initiatives.
• Document and elevate potential risks/issues; assist in developing mitigation strategies and support their implementation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, business finance, or a similar analytical function.
• Experience supporting regional or country‑level business leaders, ideally within financial services, fintech, or payments.
• Strong ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business insights.
• Business acumen with an ability to connect financial outcomes to strategic objectives.
• Experience with data mining, visualization, and analytical tools such as SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or Alteryx.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities, driving accountability, and influencing decisions across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions‑oriented mindset with a high degree of ownership.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
• Flexible work environment.
• Employee share options.
• Health and life insurance.
• Additional benefits and resources to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected characteristics. PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

About PayPal

PayPal is committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. We champion employee well‑being and offer numerous resources to help you thrive in every stage of life.